Lords of the Fallen Reboot Gets Brutal Gameplay Trailer, Arrives This October

Lords of the Fallen simply obtained a launch date and a dismal gameplay trailer that unashamedly screams Darkish Souls DNA. Studio Hexworks has confirmed that the reboot of the eponymous 2014 souls-like title will launch October 13, throughout PC, PS5, and Xbox Collection S/X. Operating on Unreal Engine 5, Lords of the Fallen is described as a non secular successor and guarantees an interconnected world that is ‘5 instances bigger’ than the unique recreation. It may also be the topic of one of many weirdest renaming in gaming historical past. Initially known as ‘The Lords of the Fallen’ to keep away from a mix-up with the 2014 version, it was once more rebranded earlier this yr to drop the ‘The’ from its title. Understandably, it may be complicated for house owners of the older recreation for the reason that writer is similar.

A dramatic opening display kickstarts the Lords of the Fallen gameplay trailer, detailing the premise: “Mournstead has fallen. Its nice military decimated by the legions of Adyr, the Demon God.” Identical to each souls-like recreation by FromSoftware, the participant is plunged right into a tarnished world to combat in opposition to all odds and rebuild misplaced hope and glory within the area. The sport options robust RPG foundations, beginning with a personality builder, adopted by a category choice possibility the place you choose from a alternative of 9 — ranging between Knight, Rogue, and Hearth Apprentice. After all, the beginning path can regularly evolve into one thing that completely matches your playstyle — by way of weapon discovery and different levelling choices. There is not a lot info on the latter, for now.

We then see the protagonist The Darkish Crusader accepting the provide to thwart Adyr from the unnamed, gold-faced mighty ruler of Mornstead. “The radiance of Mournstead withers,” he says, presenting us with an odd glove, presumably an artefact that grants particular skills. “Adyr’s darkness threatens to desolate our world.” The Lords of the Fallen trailer then turns right into a flashy montage of colossal boss battles, starting from beasts to fiery warriors. There’s even one which’s paying homage to Knight Artorias from the Darkish Souls DLC, showcasing his acrobatic movesets and spinning bounce assaults.

Utilizing the trusty, blue-tinted lantern, gamers will intermittently journey between two worlds — Axiom the realm of the residing, and Umbral the realm of the lifeless, each posing distinctive challenges. It is unclear how this interprets into gameplay, with the sport’s description on Steam stating: “Fall on the earth of the residing, and rise once more… on the earth of the lifeless. You now have one ultimate probability to return to your residing state, as all method of hellish creature descends upon you.” It feels considerably paying homage to Demon’s Souls’ whereupon dying, the participant respawns in a spirit-like kind with a decrease HP till they defeat a boss. However the point out of “one ultimate probability” sounds complicated.

The fight offered within the Lords of the Fallen trailer seems faster-paced and flashier than the FromSoftware’s catalogue of video games — a bit just like Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty however with a degree of heft to our weapons. “Select from 100s of uniquely brutal weapons, or forgo metallic for magic with devastating assaults of the arcane,” the outline reads. The sport additionally comes with assist for on-line co-op, however identical to Dark Souls, heroes from different realms can invade and damage your day as effectively.

Lords of the Fallen releases October 13 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X.